Zanzibar Retreat Hotel is a lovely boutique hotel located on the famous Matemwe beach on the North East coast of Zanzibar. The hotel faces the longest interrupted stretch of finest white coral sand on the Spice Island making it a perfect location for long walks and swimming at high tide. From Stone town, the Zanzibar Retreat Hotel is a short ride of 50 minutes on tarmac roads.

Coordinates for GPS users:

S 5.8779 , E 39.3530

Built in 2007, the hotel was planned for tranquillity and relaxation using the highest quality local materials. The rooms are made with beautiful wood carvings, hardboard verandas and are rooved with traditional Makuti (coconut thatch). On the beach are small makuti bandas giving plenty of shade and space for relaxing and enjoying the exclusive view of the beach.

If you are interested in buying locally handicrafted products please visit our boutique and buy products from the community enrichment Dada group that we are proud to support ... click here for more information

The philosophy of our hotel is to all aspects give the ultimate retreat experience to all our clients. This will be provided through as good service as possible, excellent food and drinks, cleanness and tidiness of staff and facility, providing a peaceful stay without stress ... click here for more information

Accommodation

The 7 rooms are very cosy and welcoming, well equipped with Swahili-style carved furniture. All rooms are situated in the main building with an excellent side sea view from the large makuti covered veranda.

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Dining

Meals are served close to the beach in the natural environment under shade, providing an exclusive food experience accompanied by a mild sea breeze blowing in from the Indian Ocean. The cusine is euro-swahili style providing fine-dining with a mixture of the two continents.

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